This is a very good way to save your money. Every person who shaves with a razor with replaceable blades, such as Gillette, knows perfectly well how much one replaceable cartridge costs. The price is truly astronomical, although it is reusable, but in my opinion it’s not worth it.
I will show you an incredibly simple and at the same time super effective way to easily sharpen any razor or machine. Even if it was disposable.
After such simple sharpening, the blades will cut hairs in exactly the same way as with a new cassette. Don't believe me? I recommend checking it yourself.
Will need
- Denim - old jeans are just the thing.
- A cardboard sleeve, any kind will do: even foil, toilet paper, or cling film.
That's all.
Simple sharpening of the razor
The cardboard sleeve needs to be crushed a little and given an oval shape.
This must be done so that the side stops do not interfere with the processing - sharpening of the blades.
Next, cover the sleeve with denim and align it with your fingers.
And then everything is simple. For perfect sharpening, you need to go over this tubercle with a razor 100-150 times.
The direction of movement of the machine is opposite to the movement when shaving, that is, we move the machine forward.
We do it more than 50 times, then change the direction of movement by 180 degrees so that the hairs on the jeans turn over and the fabric does not get used to it. And we do another 50 movements in the opposite direction.
You shouldn't press too hard, unless it's just a little bit. As a result, the blades even visually shone.
When in use, a sharpened razor cannot be distinguished from one just purchased. This incredibly simple tip will allow you to save a significant amount of your budget.
Naturally, you won’t sharpen the same machine all your life, but extending its service life two, three or four times, I think, will not be any problem.
Make 100-150 movements on the jeans, believe me, your hand won’t fall off - it only takes 2-3 minutes and as a result you won’t have to waste money.
Watch the video
You can watch the sharpening video in more detail and clearly.
